The film
Zev Robinson’s 2019 documentary "The Glasgow Diet" is about the evolution of food in the city over the last fifty years. Interviews with six people provide personal stories and the social history of the transition from the industrial era, through its post industrial decline to its present day revival. Included are Greencity Wholefoods and Locavore which have played an important role in bringing about a more positive food system in the city, and which deals with issues relevant to Edinburgh and elsewhere.
By capturing the food stories of people from various stages in the food system, Robinson’s film shines a light on the sometimes inspiring and sometimes troubling aspects of where our food comes from. By hearing from growers, food producers and restaurant chefs to community food initiative starters and even people who simply remember a time when things were different in their youth, Robinson highlights how our food system has changed for better and for worse.
Food System Panel Discussion
On 21st Sept, the Woodlands Community's Climate Action Project will be hosting a film discussion panel with local food system experts including; Abi Mordin of the Glasgow Food Policy Partnership, Babs Macgregor from Greencity Wholefoods, Rueben Chesters from Locavore and filmmaker Zev Robinson.
With the film as our launching point we will be discussing the challenges to the food system exposed by COVID-19 and the ways in which our food system is vulnerable to similar threats through the effects of climate change.
Donations
We are asking for a £5 minimum donation to join this event. Proceeds will go towards funding our Neighbourhood Meal Service a free frozen meal and grocery delivery service started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in partnership with Queen’s Cross Housing Association, Maryhill Central Halls, Bike for Good & Flourish House.
Login Details
You will receive details to access the film the week leading up to the event. We will not be watching the film as part of the event on the 21st September so please watch it beforehand. You will also receive the link for the Food System discussion event a few days before the event.
Woodlands Climate Action Project is funded funded through the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.